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Potential energy (electrostatic forces between two bodies)

Description

Potential function for electrostatic forces between two bodies is the work required to move a charge from a point to any point in the electrostatic force field.

Related formulas

Variables

UrPotential energy (J)
πpi
ϵ0electric constant
QElectric charge (coulombs)
qElectric charge (coulombs)
rDistance between the two points (m)